Designing the Benchmark: Weighting & Portfolio Implications

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Duration: 7 Minutes

Original Date: March 18, 2026

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This session examines the different ways EM bond indices can be constructed, including market-value weighting, country caps, and alternative weighting approaches. We highlight how these structural choices influence country exposure, diversification, risk, and return characteristics — and why benchmark design matters for portfolio outcomes.

Designing the Benchmark: Weighting & Portfolio Implications

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